Merida uses its Nano Matrix Carbon and carbon Anti-Wrinkle System across nearly all of its carbon fibre bikes, and both of these help increase the stiffness of the frame. Merida has plenty of bike technology at play across its model range, and we've touched upon a lot of them throughout this piece but we'll expand a little bit on some of the key focuses, especially to do with frame design.Ĭarbon fibre – Anti-Wrinkle System and Nano particles See the Mirada Silex range at Tredz here.The Silex+ 60-E come with the Merida's CF2 frames and SRAM or Shimano GRX groupsets. To be specific, the Silex 200, 400 and 700 have the 'Silex Lite' frame which is a hydro-formed, triple butted aluminium frame with smooth welding partnered with a carbon fork up front. The Silex range is less expansive than its Scultura sibling, but it still manages to offer both aluminium and carbon models. All of the range use Merida's 'Smart Entry' technology which clamps the cables in place to stop them rattling around. 42mm tyres can be accommodated on a 700c rim, whilst with a 650b wheel, 50mm can be slipped into the carbon frames but only 42mm will fit in the alloy frames.Īs an adventure bike, the Silex is designed to be loaded with luggage and accessories, and the bike having a unique quick-mount mudguard setup. True to mountain biking form, the brand has also adopted 1x drivetrains for simplicity in the top range models, whereas the lower tiers utilise a double chainring setup. According to Merida, the decision to extend the head tube is to make the need for spacers obsolete and to make descending on the drops safer and more comfortable. Hence the longer head tube, a low stand-over-height and longer reach coupled with a shorter stem. The geometry of the leans far closer to mountain biking than road cycling. The Silex is the adventure and gravel bike, designed to add a bit of spice to your life and indulge your adventurous whims. See the Merida Scultura range at Tredz here.At 8000-E, those metal rims turn to carbon. All the carbon editions get the 'Flex Stay' technology, which increases the compliance of the rear triangle, smoothing out chattery roads.īoth the CF2 and CF4 carbon fibre frames also come with NACA truncated tube designs, so the higher end bikes get a nice aerodynamic touch.Īll - apart from the entry level 100 - come with tubeless ready rims and for the 7000-E, tubeless tape and valves come included. The carbon fibre frames kick off with the Scultura 5000, and the CF2 frames - the name that the brand gives to its more relaxed geometry - are also present on the Scutlura 60-E.Ībove this point, starting with the 8000-E, the frames get Merida's CF4 geometry which is more aggressive and race ready. These also share Merida's 'smooth welding' technology and have the capability to accommodate internal cable routing. The 100, 200, 300 and 400 all have a hydro-formed, aluminium triple butted frames paired with a carbon fork. See the Merida Reacto range at Tredz hereĭesigned to be a road racing frame, the Scultura is quick and nimble with an agressive geo, and almost all models feature disc brakes.News: Will Merida’s new Reacto redefine the way aero bikes are designed?.As you might expect, those bikes with E following the names are equipped either with electronic groupsets, either Di2 or SRAM eTap. Apart from the CF3 and CF5 frames, the differentiating factors between the models are in the level of the components. The Merida Reactos feature sophisticated carbon layups, including Anti Wrinkle Technology (more on this further down the page). The whole range now rolls on carbon fibre and disc brakes. In total, the brand offers 8 different Reacto models, but rim brake and aluminium builds no longer available. These frames do go down to a size XXS, as opposed to only XS in the CF5, and so opens the platform up to a wider range of riders. The frame, meanwhile, has the complex shapes that earmark it as a whippet in the wind.Īt a lower level, the frames are labelled CF3 which are a little heavier and don’t integrate the cables as cleanly. The higher end models feature a CF5 frame have an integrated Vision Metron cockpit that hides the Di2 junction box. Just from looking at it, it's clear that the Reacto has all the makings of a bonafide aero bike. The Reacto is Merida's flagship aero racing bike.
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